Australian Agriculture Visa (Subclass 403) | Visa Aid Australia
The Australian Agriculture Visa (Subclass 403) allows eligible overseas workers to work in Australia’s agriculture sector under approved employer sponsorship. This visa supports Australia’s farming and primary industries by addressing labour shortages in regional and rural areas.
Visa Aid Australia provides professional guidance to both employers and workers to ensure compliant and successful applications under this program.
Who Can Apply for the Agriculture Visa (Subclass 403)
Applicants must:
• Be sponsored by an approved Australian employer
• Work in an eligible agriculture occupation
• Meet English, health and character requirements
• Hold relevant skills or experience in agriculture, farming, meat processing or related industries
Employer Requirements
Australian employers must:
• Be approved under the Agriculture Visa Program
• Demonstrate genuine labour shortages
• Provide lawful employment conditions
• Comply with Australian workplace laws
Visa Duration
• Usually granted for up to 4 years
• Multiple entry permitted
• Can be renewed subject to eligibility
Pathway Options
While the Agriculture Visa itself is temporary, workers may later become eligible for employer-sponsored or regional migration pathways depending on occupation, experience and employer support.
How Visa Aid Helps
Visa Aid Australia supports Agriculture Visa applicants and employers with:
• Eligibility assessment
• Employer sponsorship guidance
• Documentation preparation
• Compliance support
• Visa lodgement and follow-up
